Top 10 Places to Beat the Winter Blues

Búzios, Brazil

Photo: Brazil Ministry of Tourism

1. Búzios, Brazil

For a ritzy, St. Tropez-like escape in the dead of winter, you can’t beat Búzios – located at the tip of a long, beach-fringed peninsula about 100 miles north of Rio de Janeiro. Much beloved since the days Brigitte Bardot strolled the shores of the area's Ossos Beach, this former fishing village retains much of its old-world charm, but now boasts a slew of glitzy boutiques, restaurants, and beachfront mansions to complement its fantastic string of 20-plus beaches, rugged coastline, and darling town. December to March is the best time to visit this top winter destinations, since Brazil’s summer weather is just right for a dose of Brazilian pleasures. Beat the blahs this year by sunbathing to your heart’s content, sipping caipirinhas at beachside cafés, and, at night, hitting the happening Rua das Pedras – a popular street lined with galleries, restaurants, and bars.

Belize

Photo: Belize Tourism Board/Tony Rath of Tony Rath Photography

2. Belize

This Central American up-and-comer – about the size of Massachusetts – is packed with potential. The tiny English-speaking country fronts the Caribbean Sea and offers sunny, warm weather all winter long and loads of adventuresome travel opportunities. Case in point: The longest continuous barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere borders the coast of Belize, making the waters here outstanding for snorkeling and diving. Offshore atolls and sandy reef shelves are home to baby sharks, massive stingrays, skinny eels, and lots of colorful marine life. Inland, the Maya Mountains are swathed in thick rain forests with thousands of streams and rivers cascading down – ideal for jungle treks and nature tours. Also not far offshore are dozens of islands, called cayes, which make for great day trips or secluded stays; Ambergris Caye and Isla Bonita are among the most developed, boasting chic restaurants and resorts, while Caye Caulker remains more laid-back and remote. Nature buffs will also love the Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary – just a few miles east of Belize City – which protects over 9,000 acres of sea and mangrove; local guides bring visitors by boat to survey the abundant wildlife at one of the world's top winter destinations.

Key West

Photo: Florida Keys Tourism Council

3. Key West, Florida

For the perfect winter destination, set out to Key West and bask in its tropical-Victorian-fantasyland feel, Jimmy Buffett/Margaritaville vibe, and hedonistic laissez-faire attitude. Indeed, this southernmost bit of the continental United States has plenty to tempt visitors, whether you're interested in snorkeling – North America's only coral barrier reef is found here, and you can swim with dolphins or discover shipwrecks – or into history, culture, and art, which this quirky beach town has plenty of. You could easily while away an afternoon strolling through Bahama Village, a quaint neighborhood favored by Ernest Hemingway (when you're done, you can also visit his house, Ernest Hemingway Home); other worthy local highlights include the Harry S. Truman Little White House and the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum. Come dusk, Mallory Square hosts nightly sunset celebrations, with musicians and street performers serving as backup for the magnificent sunset show that illuminates the Gulf of Mexico, while street cafés and open-air bars invite you to partake of the carefree atmosphere. However you spend your day, rest assured that local priorities are where they should be – fun comes first!

Malibu, Los Angeles County

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4. Los Angeles

Where else can you drive with the top down all year round, rub elbows with celebrities at the supermarket, delight in glamorous escapades by night, and go for a morning surf in the Pacific? Only Los Angeles offers all of these sun-kissed splendors come winter. The incomparable weather mixed with the allure of Hollywood has been attracting visitors in search of a prime winter destination for decades, yet the second-largest U.S. city maintains its cool with a collection of inventive hotels, cutting-edge restaurants, and posh nightclubs. From celebrity spotting at sidewalk cafés to window-shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills,, you’ll quickly become part of the scene and get a taste of Angelenos’ laid-back lifestyle. Stroll the Walk of Fame, hit the bars on Sunset Strip, tour Hollywood, explore the city’s museums, or join the perpetual traffic along the Pacific Coast Highway, where a sweet ocean-side drive will take you to the surf-swept beaches of Malibu and Venice; you won’t mind the trek with the wind in your hair, the radio blasting, and the sun shining when you think about the frigid weather you’re missing back home.

Melbourne

Photo: Melbourne Tourism Australiar

5. Melbourne, Australia

Australia’s second-largest city is quite arguably second to none, with in-the-know locals and avid Aussie visitors declaring Melbourne the more sophisticated, savvier sister of Sydney. A cosmopolitan melting pot, with more than a third of its residents born abroad – Melbourne (pronounced Mel-bun) is the cultural capital of the continent, with a magnificent array of eateries, boutiques, and nightlife options reflective of its fashionable and worldly patrons. Its vibrant riverfront attractions, fine European architecture, central squares, renowned zoo, botanic gardens, and galleries add to the allure of a visit to one of our top winter destinations – all augmented by the fact that while we’re mulling about in the dead of winter here, summer is in full swing Down Under.

Rajasthan

Photo: Rajasthan Tourism

6. Rajasthan, India

The second-largest state in India derives its name from a term meaning "land of kings,” and today tourists can discover the very essence of a regal India, with its fairy-tale architecture, colorfully turbaned men and sari-covered women, rich folk traditions and religious festivals, and desert landscapes of sun-kissed plains and glimmering lake oases. An expansive and exotic region, loaded with forts, palaces, gardens, temples, and other monumental relics of the high-society aristocrats who have occupied Rajasthan over the centuries, demands no less than a week to sample its highlights, including the lovely lake city of Udaipur; the golden fort city of Jaisalmer; the “blue city” of Jodhpur, with its impressive fort and eye-catching blue houses of the Brahmin caste; or the Ranthambhore jungle, where opportunities to track wild tigers abound. Unusual hotels cater to the tourists that flock here during the temperate months of September through March, and guests can expect accommodations in converted havelis (private mansions), ancient forts, and picturesque palaces. Skilled artisans, meanwhile, dish out the ultimate retail therapy by peddling a magical array of jewelry, rugs, pottery, and more one-of-a-kind goods in one of our preferred winter destinations.

Antarctica

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7. Antarctica

An Antarctic winter is far from a tropical paradise – imagine a continent surrounded by densely packed ice, near-perpetual darkness, unpredictable blizzards, and temperatures that dip to about -60 degrees. With the seasons flipped, winter here in the Northern Hemisphere means that it’s as close to summer as it will ever be on the White Continent, and also the only time of year when voyaging to this last great travel frontier is possible, as the warmer climate serves to break up the ice barriers that otherwise prohibit access to this remote wilderness full of exotic wildlife and savage landscapes. More than 36,000 tourists now head towards the South Pole each year to witness its monumental glaciers and icebergs, comical penguins and seabirds, and majestic whales and marine creatures. Cruising to this top winter destination is the most popular way to attempt an Antarctic expedition; cruise lines like Holland America (www.hollandamerica.com), Radisson Seven Seas (www.rssc.com), and Princess (www.princess.com) operate sailings from Argentina or New Zealand.

Red Sea

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8. Red Sea

We’re all familiar with Egypt’s ancient wonders, pharaoh-filled history, vast pyramids, and boundless desert, but the world-class beach resorts lining the Red Sea are still somewhat unknown, even to savvy travelers. Yet, where the crystal-blue Red Sea laps the desert shore, you’ll find a truly beautiful and exotic winter destination with much to offer during the cold-weather months. Just offshore from Dahab, a small coastal town between the Israeli border and the tip of Sinai, is a fantastic dive site where sharks, mantas, turtles, and eels will take bread right from your hand; the sea and its deep reefs are a tapestry of brilliantly colorful fish, dazzling coral, and exotic creatures. Another popular resort town, busy Hurghada, itself also an international center for aquatic sports, boasts an array of fine resorts and restaurants – and a bustling nightlife scene much favored by Europeans. When you need a break from the underwater paradise, or to clear your head from a night out on the town, plan a day trip to the Red Sea Mountains via camel or jeep.

St. Barts

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9. St. Barts

Ironic that a tiny, rocky Caribbean island ill-suited to agriculture and populated only by poor Norman and Breton fishermen should wind up luring Rockefellers and rock stars, real and reel royalty. But St. Barthélemy, affectionately known as St. Barts (or Barths – both are correct) with its exquisite coves, gingerbread-trimmed Creole cazes (small houses), and low stone walls tracing emerald hillsides became the bicontinental set’s playground, separating true chic from chicanery. On this special chunk of rock that ranks supreme among top winter destinations, located southeast of St. Martin in the northernmost arc of the Caribbean's Leeward Islands, the beautiful and wealthy play at anonymity, violate personal trainers’ and nutritionists’ advice, and indulge in the occasional vice away from the paparazzi’s popping bulbs. Despite the island’s stratospheric prices, gourmet eateries, and duty-free haute-couture boutiques, few visitors parade in Prada; sarongs and denim cut-offs (and often little else on the beaches and yachts) are more common, although the flip-flops are more likely to be branded Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik than Havaiana.

Banff National Park

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10. Banff, Canada

With its backdrop of waterfalls, caves, cliffs, canyons, and glaciers, it's no wonder Banff attracts visitors from around the globe. The famed mountain resort is centered on a spectacular stretch of land preserve, Banff National Park, which is not only Canada’s oldest national park, but one of the nation’s most persevering tourist draws and winter destinations. Its snow-powdered Canadian Rocky Mountain peaks are its crowning glory, providing some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding conditions – any die-hard skier or nature-lover will tell you that the Rockies' pristine surroundings will take you to new heights – the only downfall might be the somewhat overwhelming crowds that hit the three main ski areas and nature trails. However, with the area’s two main towns – Banff and Lake Louise – providing a host of additional winter activities, museums, eateries, nightspots, and quaint accommodations, there’s a little haven for everybody to head back to after a long day spent gliding along glorious snow-covered terrain.

By ShermansTravel Editorial Staff

Six ways to say “I love you”

When you’re going out with a great person, it’s tempting to max out your credit cards on the biggest, shiniest, most see-how-much-I’m-into-you gift possible. But as most of us have learned from Valentine’s Day experiences, birthdays, and holidays past, the best gifts are rarely the priciest. Usually, they’re the most thoughtful. To that end, we’ve come up with six of the cutest, coolest, most thoughtful things that you can do for any special day to truly show how much you care.


1. Frame a mutual memento
Start with a simple picture frame and get ready to create some low-cost art that’s rich in sentimental value. No, you’re not giving your partner a picture of you, silly. What you need is a memento (just one — no collage skills necessary) from your first date or the time you met, like a matchbook from the restaurant, the receipt where she scrawled her number, a ticket stub from a movie, a brochure for a museum, or an invitation to the party where you two first locked eyes. Put it all together for a simple, sleek piece of art that’s extra-special for the two of you.

2. Give flowers with finesse
Flowers are a classic gift from an admirer, but they can also set off someone’s cliché alarm. So forget about the overpriced long-stem roses and give your blooms some personality. Start by buying a bunch of loose stems — any that suit your fancy, though choosing two or three different shades of one flower is usually a winner. Or, try different varieties of flowers, all in the same color. Then, wrap something creative around the stems, outside of the florist’s paper — say, a rock-climber’s rope if your date is athletic; a scarf or charm bracelet if your sweetie adores accessorizing; or even a new set of ear buds or cordless mouse if your honey is high-tech.


3. Monogram something surprising
Give your date a taste of the upscale life by giving a monogrammed gift of something you’d never expect to see in a “luxury” version. Start by buying something you already had in mind for your pumpkin, whether that’s a leather case for her iPod, some cute cotton pajamas, or a great new chef’s knife. Then take it to an engraver’s shop or tailor to have it personalized with his or her initials — monograms make even the most practical gift feel priceless. For bonus “Awww…” points, engrave the item with your nickname or pet name for your sweetie instead.


4. Try this card trick
Back in school, you had to bring enough small Valentines for everyone in your class. Now that you’ve got just one special person, you can give him or her the entire box! Hit a grocery or drug store, and buy a package of those silly Valentine’s Day cards from your past. Write cute notes on the back of each, then hide them in things your sweetie uses regularly: tucked inside a jacket pocket, on the driver’s seat of the car, taped to the back of his or her BlackBerry, you name it. Even (or especially!) if it’s several weeks before your cutie finds them all, your clever cards guarantee frequent little surprises — and happy thoughts of you.


5. Nix a chore your sweetie abhors
Sometimes, the best gifts don’t give us something we love, but eliminate something we hate. Your sweetheart will be overjoyed if you take over his or her most-loathed duty, whether it’s laundry, house cleaning, or the monthly Costco run for toilet paper and other staples. You can hand-draw a coupon for doing it yourself, pre-pay for a maid or laundry service, or, if you two are at the level where you’ve exchanged keys, take care of it while your honey is out — the sincere thanks you get will be well worth it.


6. Burn some fond memories into a CD
Mix CDs are a classic gift to give amongst the lovestruck. While the straightforward sentiments in love songs are surely accurate, you can make your CD even more personal by including tunes that refer to different things you’ve done together. Not sure what fits the bill? Check a song-lyric database, like Songlyrics.com, Sing365.com, or Lyricsdownload.com, and search for songs that speak to your relationship — like “Route 66” to commemorate your recent road trip or “One More Cup of Coffee” if you met at Starbucks. And whether you’re dating a Sharona or a Bobby, consider ending your playlist with a tune that contains your sweetie’s name — you’ll be surprised by just how often even some truly unusual names pop up in song lyrics. It’s not an expensive gift to give — but definitely one that showcases your thoughtfulness.

By Laura Gilbert

Fast Five

Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson Universal Pictures It seemed like "The Fast and Furious" movie franchise had run out of gas, but then 2009's "Fast & Furious" was a surprise hit, becoming the highest-grossing film of the series with a gross of $359 million worldwide.

Since bringing Vin Diesel and Paul Walker from the original worked so well for the fourth movie, it was only natural that they'd team up again for the fifth. They're back in the next installment called "Fast Five," and this time, they will be joined by cast members from each of the previous movies.

But if one muscle-bound bruiser with a shaved head wasn't enough for you, "Fast Five" ups the ante with the addition of Dwayne Johnson. Watch the brand new trailer, and read on to find out who is returning and how the artist formerly known as "The Rock" fits in. (Viewer discretion advised: contains violent content)

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

Yeah Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will in the cinema on March 2010...can't wait to watch it...kikikikiki...hope this movie is awesome ^-T

WTH

What the Hack!!!!!! Bullshit those kid ...

 Gempar aksi panas 2 beradik

lets go back in 65million years ago

Dude jom la kte ramai2 g Putrajaya di Muzium Alam Semulajadi on today till 16 Jan 2011 coz dorg tgh wat Pameran brkaitan dgn zaman2 ketika tu.

Batu meteor besi seberat 165 kilogram (kg) dan fosil telur dinasaur berusia lebih kurang 65 juta tahun kini boleh dilihat di Pameran Batu-Batuan Pelik bermula hari ini sehingga 16 Januari depan di Muzium Alam Semulajadi, Putrajaya.

Pameran kali kedua anjuran Jabatan Muzium Malaysia itu mempamerkan kira-kira 100 jenis batu istimewa yang terbentuk jutaan tahun dahulu daripada kategori meteor, fosil, ambar dan suevit.

Batu-batuan ini dibawa khas oleh agensi yang terlibat dalam pameran ini seperti Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains, Pusat Penyelidikan Arkeologi Global, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Galeri Meteor, Galeria Perdana dan The Sculptures dan Muzium Alam Semulajadi.

Prosperity Burger

Prosperity Burger its back guys...

Come...come..come...before it over

Discount Duration	:	Wed, 8 Dec 2010 - Fri, 31 Dec 2010
Company	:	McDonald's
Promotion	:	The McDonald's Beef Prosperity Burger is now available from 11am till 4am. For a limited time only.

Yummy...yummy... ^-T

Perodua Bezza

PERUSAHAAN Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (PERODUA) semalam memperkenalkan model prototaip, Bezza yang menggunakan enjin hijau yang sedang dibangunkan bagi kegunaan kenderaan keluarannya pada masa akan datang.

Pengarah Urusannya, Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, berkata reka bentuk Bezza dibangunkan sepenuhnya kakitangan PERODUA, manakala enjin hijau dimajukan di bawah Pelan Induk Pembangunan Enjin Hijau syarikat itu dengan kerjasama Daihatsu Motor Corporation, Jepun.

Pembaca yang disayangi sekalian,

Beliau berkata, Pelan Induk Pembangunan Enjin Hijau PERODUA itu masih pada fasa pertama, bermatlamat menghasilkan enjin yang menggunakan Sistem Bahan Api Cecair Bebas Logam Berharga (PMLFC) iaitu yang pertama seumpamanya di Malaysia.

Sistem PMLFC tidak menggunakan petrol atau diesel sebagai bahan bakar, sebaliknya bahan api alternatif yang tidak mengandungi logam berharga, sekali gus menjadikannya lebih mesra alam dan menjimatkan.

PERODUA berpendapat kos menghasilkan kenderaan elektrik atau hibrid sangat tinggi dan harganya juga mahal.

Kami membangunkan kaedah lain untuk menghasilkan kenderaan mesra alam bagi memastikan PERODUA turut menyumbang kepada teknologi mesra alam, katanya kepada pemberita selepas memperkenalkan prototaip itu pada Pameran Motor Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIMS) 2010 di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC) semalam.

Aminar Rashid berkata, sejajar Pelan Induk Pembangunan Enjin Hijau itu, PERODUA akan memohon kerajaan menimbangkan insentif kepada syarikat automotif yang berupaya menghasilkan kenderaan mesra alam selain kenderaan elektrik atau hibrid.
Beliau berkata, insentif itu bukan saja menggalakkan lebih banyak syarikat automotif berusaha menghasilkan kenderaan mesra alam, tetapi dapat menarik pengeluar kereta kompak seperti PERODUA untuk turut sama membangunkan kenderaan sedemikian.

Pengeluar kenderaan kompak seperti PERODUA tidak menumpukan pembangunan kenderaan elektrik atau hibrid kerana kenderaan kami sememangnya menjimatkan dari segi penggunaan bahan api. Kami juga percaya masih ada ruang meningkatkan tahap kecekapan enjin pembakaran dalaman kami, katanya.

Wanita Khatan ??

Khatan wanita masih popular

Sabah will become like Kuala Lumpur

Sabah rancang bina terowong

want test Miri Food

Lalapan hidangan istimewa di Miri

Next year planing

LRT lebih selesa tahun depan

Ngankung

JOm mari2 kte tgk film nie,dgr cite best siap gelak nk mampus..kikikiki and ade jgk yg ckp ending dia xpuas ati..ape2 pon aku nk g tgk cite nie jgk..kikikikiki...nnt kan la comment dr aku kat sini ya ^ - ^

Peace No War

TRAILER FILEM NGANGKUNG 2010 (HQ):

Menjadi TUNANGAN orang tanpa d sedari

Percaya atau x, kita boleh ber”tunang” tanpa sedar?? Yup, kita boleh bertunang tanpa kita sedar, bila seorang lelaki, berhasrat untuk mengambil seorang perempuan untuk dijadikan isteri. Eh, itu memang normal bukan? Tapi, yang anda mungkin x tahu, anda sebenarnya sudah bertunang bila situasi seperti berikut berlaku:

Lelaki menyatakan hasrat ingin menjadikan perempuan itu isterinya, dan perempuan itu bersetuju. Adakah dikira telah bertunang? Padahal tidak ada ibu bapa perempuan tersebut.

Pinang dari segi hukum fiqah, bererti pihak lelaki menyatakan hasrat berkahwin pada pihak perempuan. Itu dipanggil pinang. Bila perempuan menjawab setuju, maka jadilah perempuan itu tunang laki tersebut.

Situasi yang dianggap pinangan:

"Aku nak jadikan kamu sebagai isteriku"

"Kahwinlah dengan kita bila2"

Bila si perempuan bersetuju, dia akan jadi tunang. Sama ada bercakap dalam telefon, tetap dah jadi tunang.

Contoh:

"lelaki sebut dalam telefon, "I nak jadikan u isteri I lah"

Perempuan tersebut jawab, I sukalah, I setujulah, oraitt I’m fine, oklah, I redha atau apa2 yang menunjukkan dia suka dengan “pinangan” lelaki tersebut, maka ia sudah dianggap bertunang.

Jadi, bila dia dah jadi tunang orang tanpa sedar, bila ada lelaki yang meminang, hukumnya haram.

Kita orang melayu time nak tunang duk bawang rombongan 1 bas, bawak barang2 pinangan, itu sebenarnya adalah ADAT bukan dari segi hukum Islam. Dari segi hukum Islam, dah jatuh hukum tunang.

Persoalan ialah bila Ibu bapa xde. Mengikut hukum syarak, kalau perempuan itu sudah diizin pada syarak. Sebagai contoh, perempuan yang cerdik, yang baligh, yang blh berfikir, etc dia sudah dianggap bertunang.

Bila perempuan tu x menepati hukum syarak tersebut, contoh seperti x baligh lagi(baru darjah 3 mungkin), perempuan tu bodoh(x boleh berfikir), gila, dan sebagainya, makanya wali diperlukan untuk jawab “pinangan” tersebut.

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The candidate is also required to carry out post-deployment technical support services and testing exercise during working and extended hours.
There will be a lot of inter-state travelling required for this job and only individuals with extensive field experience in wireless deployments need apply.

Requirements:

Candidates must have at least 2 years wireless field work experience in site survey, wireless design, installation and configuration, up to commissioning of a wireless infrastructure.
Candidates must have strong field knowledge of basic wireless equipments and antenna selection.
Candidates must be able to work independently at sites, and work under tight project schedules.
Candidates must be able to work under stressful environment and possess good values to carry out the responsibilities with integrity.
Candidates must be able to start work immediately or within short notice.

Email:hr@d-synergy.com

10 quirky facts about kissing

Think you know a thing or two about kissing? You probably do. But the facts below are so off the beaten path, we’ll bet you don’t know them all — and they could come in handy. Not only could they provide some steamy “Did you know…?” small talk, but they’ll help you see all the benefits a satisfying liplock can bring into your life. Happy smooching!

1. Two out of every three couples turn their heads to the right when they kiss.

2. A simple peck uses two muscles; a passionate kiss, on the other hand, uses all 34 muscles in your face. Now that’s a rigorous workout!

3. Like fingerprints or snowflakes, no two lip impressions are alike.

4. Kissing is good for what ails you. Research shows that the act of smooching improves our skin, helps circulation, prevents tooth decay, and can even relieve headaches.

5. The average person spends 336 hours of his or her life kissing.

Kiss is like LOVE ^ - ^

 

6. Ever wonder how an “X” came to represent a kiss? Starting in the Middle Ages, people who could not read used an X as a signature. They would kiss this mark as a sign of sincerity. Eventually, the X came to represent the kiss itself.

7. Talk about a rush! Kissing releases the same neurotransmitters in our brains as parachuting, bungee jumping, and running.

8. The average woman kisses 29 men before she gets married.

9. Men who kiss their partners before leaving for work average higher incomes than those who don’t.

10. The longest kiss in movie history was between Jane Wyman and Regis Tommey in the 1941 film, You’re in the Army Now. It lasted 3 minutes and 5 seconds. So if you’ve beaten that record, it’s time to celebrate!

Daniel Radcliffe Looks Dapper

Hammer Films has released the first images of Daniel Radcliffe in full costume for their upcoming The Woman in Black.


Featuring a script from Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class), The Woman in Black stars Radcliffe as a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client's papers. As he works alone in the client's isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true intent.

LELAKI UCAP MAAF DAPAT BUAT JANTUNG PEREMPUAN SEHAT

Walau marah macam mana kita dekat seseorang itu, kita jangan pernah melupakan 2 kata ajaib iaitu “terima kasih” dan “maaf“. Mungkin bagi kalian perkataan ini tidak membawa maksud apa-apa, tapi tahukah kalian bahawa hanya dengan meminta maaf kepada perempuan dengan iklas dapat membantu memanjangkan usianya.

Mengucapkan ‘maaf’ mungkin sangat susah dilafaskan kebanyakkan orang terutama lelaki. Akan tetapi, kajian ilmuwan dari Massachusetts University membuktikan, meminta maaf yang ditujukan pada seorang perempuan boleh meningkatkan kesihatannya terutama jantung.

Perempuan yang mempunyai sifat kelakuan kasar atau menyakitkan dari orang lain boleh menyebabkan peningkatan tekanan darah yang dapat memacu risiko serangan jantung atau stroke. Namun ketika mendengarkan kata ‘maaf‘ dapat menurunkan tekanan darahnya dan secara automatiknya dapat kembali normal sekitar 20% lebih cepat.

Sebaliknya tekanan darah laki-laki akan 20% lebih lama untuk pulih setelah mendengar permintaan maaf kerana mendapat perlakuan tak tenang. Hal ini menunjukkan seseorang lelaki cenderung bekerja lebih keras setelah mendengar pengakuan bersalah.

Kajian ini dilakukan ilmuwan di University of Massachusetts Medical School di Worcester, AS. Kajian mengukur tekanan di astolik dari 29 orang lelaki dan 59 perempuan.

Tekanan darah yang diukur dalam kajian ini adalah tekanan darah di astolik, iaitu tekanan dalam darah antara detik jantung atau tekanan dalam arteri-arteri ketika jantung istirehat setelah penat 'bekerja'. Jika tekanan terlalu tinggi, ia dapat meningkatkan kemungkinan stroke atau serangan jantung pada orang tersebut.

Jadi,sayangilah pasangan kalian.Jangan lupa berterima kasih dan meminta maaf.

JANGAN TAKUT KAHWIN AWAL!

Nota : Bagaimana seorang pelajar tahun akhir Universiti yang hampir bunuh diri kerana depresi setelah ditinggalkan kekasih mengubah kehidupannya 180 darjah menjadikannya insan yang paling bahagia di muka bumi ini dengan perkahwinan di usia awal. Berikut adalah coretan terus dari hati dan mata pena beliau tanpa sebarang editing…

Saya berusia 21 tahun, dan sudah berkahwin. Masih muda bukan? Suami saya berusia 23 tahun. Juga masih muda. Kami berdua masih belajar. Jadi, Mengapa berkahwin? Kalau ikut kata mak ayah, “Nak bagi bini makan apa? Pasir?”
Perjalanan cinta saya tidak mudah. Sebelum berkahwin, saya pernah teruk dikecewakan bekas kekasih. Dia minta masa 3 tahun dari tarikh kami “declare”, untuk bersedia untuk berkahwin. Hampir 3 tahun, saya ditinggalkan untuk perempuan lain. Kecewa? Sudah tentu. Jujur, saya hampir bunuh diri. Saya mengalami depression di maa saya disconnect dengan dunia luar.
Tapi selepas itu baru saya sedar kehadiran suami saya yang sudah 4 tahun menunggu peluang. Pada mulanya, saya ingat sekadar “cinta rebound”, tapi selepas 2 bulan berkenalan dan bercintan, suami saya melamar untuk berkahwin. Pada mulanya, saya ingat satu gurauan. Akhirnya si dia berani call ayah saya, dan minta izin untuk berkahwin, kerana takut kehilangan saya lagi.
Ayah saya pun dahulu berkahwin ketika belajar, tahun 1 peringkat ijazah. Suami saya pelajar perubatan tahun 3, dan saya Cuma tinggal 2 bulan untuk mengakhiri pengajian. Ayah saya bersetuju, dan memandangkan saya sudah kecewa, takut juga pisang berbuah dua kali. Akhirnya, kami berkahwin. Dengan mahar RM200, sebentuk cincin emas, tiada hantaran, tiada majlis, kami bernikah.
Simple bukan? Kenapa perlu pening??? Kalau anda lelaki, anda mesti ingin berikan segala yang terbaik untuk bakal isteri anda. Dan, kalau anda perempuan seperti saya, semestinya inginkan hantaran yang tinggi (lulusan ijazah sekarang, rate hantaran RM10K ke atas). Perlu tidak?
Maaf perempuan, kalau terasa. Saya bukan jual diri, saya tidak perlukan hantaran RM10-20K. Saya tidak letak harga untuk nilai diri sendiri dan harga cinta saya. Ini masalah kalau kita kahwin cara Melayu, da bukan cara Islam. Saya perempuan lulusan ijazah, saya ada tulang 4 kerat, dan saya boleh berusaha, kenapa perlu mengharap dengan lelaki? Suami bukan untuk dibebani, tapi untuk Disenangi. Isteri bukan untuk dibeli, tapi untuk dikasihi.
Kos kahwin sekarang paling rendah pun RM20K serba satu. Hantaran, majlis, belum baju, pelamin. Tapi cuba fikir, perlu tidak? Baju raya kan masih ada, cantik lagi. Kasut raya pun masih baru. Kenapa perlu buat majlis di hotel, dewan orang ramai kan ada? Kalau rasa sangat mahal untuk katering, boleh upah orang masak, tinggal sediakan bahan dan peralatan. Bersanding tak perlu, buat penat badan duduk macam tunggul depan orang.
“Seganlah. Nanti orang kata apa.” .. “Isk, buat malu belajar tinggi-tinggi, tak dapat hantaran”. Hai, ni mentaliti Barat. Bagi yang beragama Islam, ingat rukun nikah. Tanggungjawab selepas kahwin yang penting. Lebih baik duit sewa pelamin jadi duit persiapan untuk anak pertama. Prioritikan penggunaan duit anda. Kos bersalin bukan murah. Kalau di hospital kerajaan, paling kurang perlu ada RM400-500. Tapi di hospital swasta, minimum RM2000. Kos ada anak sangat tinggi sekarang.
Pernah cuba lihat harga setin susu bayi di pasar? Harga lampin pakai buang? Dan sekarang, anda masih terfikir pelamin itu penting? Ini tak kira duit nak beli kenderaan, beli rumah. Pening!! Jadi jangan bebankan diri anda dengan majlis perkahwinan yang membazir dan tidak perlu.
Saya bahagia sekarang. Boleh keluar dengan suami tanpa rasa takut dan malu, disentuh lelaki bukan mahram. Dan suami saya tidak perlu takut saya diambil lelaki lain seperti dulu. Apa semua yang pasangan bercinta lakukan, kini kami lakukan dengan halal. Dan kami boleh lakukan lebih dari itu, dengan halal. Tidak perlu risau. Kami aman dan bahagia. Saya dan suami masih bercinta. Masih belajar mengenal sesama sendiri. Dan percayalah, tak guna bercinta lama-lama.
Seganlah keluar dengan pasangan yang tidak halal untuk anda. Saya dan suami, masih seperti pasangan yang baru bercinta. Saya mampu tanggung hidup sendiri, kerja dan cari duit sendiri. Buat apa menyusahkan suami? Dan suami berusaha belajar bersungguh-sungguh (bagi pelajar perubatan, anda faham maksud saya),untuk mendapat keputusan yang cemerlang. Saya tahu ego lelaki tercabar, tetapi saya jujur cintakan suami saya. Saya tak ingin jadi beban, cukup asal dia berasa senang dengan saya.
Tidak perlu nafkah yang besar, semampu yang ada saya terima. Bakal-bakal isteri sekalian, bersyukurlah dengan suami anda. Dan bakal-bakal suami sekalian, hargai isteri kamu. Terima kekurangan dan kelemahan pasangan anda. Persamaan membina keserasian, perbezaan itu melengkapkan.
Rezeki Tuhan ada di mana-mana. Jangan putus asa. Berkahwinlah! Semoga anda semua merasa tenang dan bahagia.


Proton Inspira Now Officially open for Bookings

Proton has unveiled that Proton Inspira will be the official name for its Proton Waja replacement model, which has until now been only referred to by its internal codename, the Proton P3-90A.

The Proton Inspira is developed from a Mitsubishi Lancer with the choice of a Mitsubishi’s 4B10 1.8 liter engine with a 5-speed manual, a Mitsubishi 4B10 1.8 liter engine with a 6-speed virtual ratio CVT gearbox, or a top of the range 2.0 liter 4B11 engine with the same CVT transmission with added steering column paddle shifters.

At launch, the Inspira will have about 26% local content at launch, with the aim of raising it to 40% within the next few months and straight up to 65% within a year from the launch date once the local vendors have been fully prepped. It is built at Proton’s MVF plant.

Available in red, white, black or silver, the new Proton Inspira is now open for booking at any Proton dealer with a deposit of RM1,000. As an appreciation to early birds, Proton will be offering a 2 year (50,000km) free service package worth RM1,658 including parts and labor to those who take delivery of their brand new Proton Inspira for bookings made by the 15th of November 2010 that are delivered before the 31st of December 2010.

The tentative pricing starts from RM79,888 OTR for the 1.8 manual up to not more than RM95k for the top of the line. The 1.8 CVT will be somewhere in the middle. The official pricing will be unveiled at the official launch by the 10th of November 2010.

The photos above and after the jump provided by Proton is the only thing we can show you for now as there is an embargo that we must respect and official images will only be provided closer to the launch date in early November 2010.